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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

 IN NANOTECH & CLEAN TECH
 

In partnership with the California Institute of Nanotechnology and Clean Tech Institute, the International Association of Nanotechnology is offering a number of intensive training programs to business executives, professional managers and dislocated workers for the emerging and high growth industries.

The California Nanotechnology Workforce Training Program has been developed to assist:

  • Business executives and professionals: to re-engineer your company’s product development, manufacturing process and expand market positioning.

  • Scientists or engineers: to become an expert and a trainer in advanced nanotechnology technology.

  • Apprentice: qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the Apprentice Program with paid on-the-job training.

  • Displaced workers with a background in technology: to get new skills for a career in a high growth industry.

These high tech professional development training workshops are taught by a world-class faculty consisting of professors from Stanford University, NASA, California Institute of Nanotechnology and other leading organizations and industry partners.

Currently Offered Training Programs


Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional (CNCP)

This intensive program is designed to train the participants for entry level jobs with an opportunity for advancement in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The accelerated classroom/lab training courses will equip you to enter into the emerging nanotech and clean tech industries. Classes will be on
Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM-5:30 PM for 6 weeks. Students will be expected to demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem solving, group discussions, and project development.

In addition to classroom learning and group project research assignment, students are expected to participate in industry seminars which will be held weekly on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM.

Contact hours
: a total of 145 hours (120 hours of classroom learning with 16 hour of industry seminar contact hours, plus 9 hours of hand-on learning how to use a Scanning Electron Microscope)


Prerequisite:
a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art, Sciences or Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.

Location

California Institute of Nanotechnology Headquarters
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

 

Class Meeting Dates:  May 19-June 27, 2008
Classes will meet on Monday- Friday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Memorial Day Holiday be will observed.

For more information, please visit the web pages of the California Institute of Nanotechnology

Tuition:

$3995. A non-refundable application fee of $395 will be applied towards your tuition.

Financial Aid:

IANANO and CTI will provide financial assistance to the enrollee in the form of an education loan at an interest of 5% per year. Payment can be deferred until you get a job, and can be made in installments of about $99.00 per month over a period 3 years.
The balance will be due 12 months from the completion of the training, or 30 days after you get a job, whichever comes first. Discount of up to $1,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Federal subsidies available for qualified participants. For more info on financial assistance, please click here.

REGISTRATION

http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm


Business Re-engineering Certificate in Nanotechnology

The Business Re-Engineering Program provides insight on the state of nanotechnology from an industry perspective and highlights fundamental applications, environmental issues, and how to finance and run a successful nanotech venture. This intensive 3-day program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions and requires completion of a mini-business proposal.

Contact Hours:
  20  Prerequisite: a minimum of a BA or BS degree with 3 years of industry experience or equivalence 

Course Schedule
The courses will be offered monthly starting May 13, 2008. For a complete course schedule, please follow the link >> Read More

Location
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Registration:  http://www.cinano.com/registrationSB.htm

For more information, please visit the web pages.

Train the Trainer Certificate in Nanotechnology

Train the Trainer features a series of technical workshops on state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing techniques, including nanocharacterization, nano-fabrication, and the commercial applications for nanobiotechnology, thin films and carbon nanotubes. This 4-day intensive program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions, a tour of a nanomanufacturing site, and requires completion of a mini-proposal.

Contact Hours: 30  Prerequisite: a minimum of a BS degree with 5 years of industry experience or equivalence.

Course Schedule
The courses will be offered monthly starting May 13, 2008. For a complete course schedule, please follow the link >> Read More

Registration:  http://www.cinano.com/registrationSB.htm

Location
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408

For more information, please visit the web pages.


OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS WHICH WILL BE OFFERED IN SUMMER 2008

                                
Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE)
This general business certificate is an entry level certification which is a pre-requisite for some other certifications. The program provides a general introduction to clean energy and energy efficiency concepts including solar energy, photovoltaic, bio-energy. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, professional managers in sales and marketing.
Contact Hours: 32. Prerequisite: High School Diploma  with 2-5 years of experience.

Certified PV Installer (CPVI)
This technical certification offers the training in photovoltaic (PV) system installation. It fulfills the employer’s need of PV installers. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers, veterans. Contact Hours: 48 Prerequisite: CACE

Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET)
This technical certification offers practical training in the fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted population: science technicians, service engineers, technical managers. Contact Hours: 48. Prerequisite: CNCP.

Certified Clean Tech Project Management (CTPM)
This management certification offers training in best practices in project management in context of the renewable energy systems projects. Targeted population: business executives, project managers, supervisors, architecture, engineers and other professionals. Contact Hours: 32 Prerequisite: CNCP.

Clean Tech Apprentice Program (CTAP)
This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech is designed to new college graduates to get entry level jobs in clean technology industry while get hands-on the job training in solar energy technology and other related renewable energy technology. This intensive program is designed to train a selected number of qualified students to get a paid job at a clean tech company while completing their training.
Contact Hours: 144 Prerequisite: A minimum of an Associate degree in science or equivalent


 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

California Institute of Nanotechnology will assist qualified individuals to obtain financial aids  in order to complete the exciting training program in this high growth and high wage industry.    

For further information, please contact
Program Coordinator
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 USA
Tel.  408-280-6266
Fax. 408-280-6255
Email:  info@cinano.com
Web site:
http://www.cinano.com

Acknowledgement: The Professional Certificates in Nanotechnology is funded by the US Department of Labor and the Chancellor's Offices of the California Community Colleges


 

 

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